24 hp Briggs & Stratton engine runs rough after restart

I have a Craftsman 24 hp riding mower about 5 yrs old with a Briggs & Stratton motor. It runs great when I first start mowing but if I turn it off and restart it while it is hot it runs rough, sputters kind of like if the choke knob is pulled out. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Re: 24 hp Briggs & Stratton engine runs rough after restart

Well I just got done adjusting the valves I did them to 004. Left side was ok the right side was pretty sloppy. It seemed to start easier,but I guess the real test will be the next time I mow..probably be a couple of days though. I will report on the results then. Thanks again! Oh, the valve guides appeared to be ok.

Re: 24 hp Briggs & Stratton engine runs rough after restart

I was able to get out yesterday and try out the mower, it started much easier and ran stronger, not bogging down in the higher grass. But when I turned it off and restarted it did the same thing ran rough and really bogged down in the deeper grass.

I am going to change the plugs, fuel filter and check the spark arrester and fuel lines next . Any other ideas would be appreciated.

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